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The 59-year-old said: “It is far from finished so I think it’s a bit premature for residents to be criticising it.

“But it’s perfectly understandable for people to want good artwork in their community and I think once it’s completed they will like it.

“The project has been delayed due to various illnesses I’ve suffered this year but I’m confident it will be finished by November.”

The foundations of a new war memorial in Prince Charles Avenue, Mackworth, Derby (Image: Robbie Gordon)

The structure is designed to be a “contemporary artistic landmark that will provide a place for the contemplation, reflection and remembrance associated with all past and present conflicts but also to communicate the spirit of hope and unity for the future”, Derby City Council said.

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But Gary Chadwick, 57, of Westbourne Park, Mackworth, welcomed the addition, saying: “I think it’s good to have a bit of artwork in the community because it makes people think and appreciate where we’re living.

“It’s interesting. I don’t know what it is because there’s nothing written down to say what it is so it would be nice to know."